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The Best Christmas Gift to Yourself: A Clean House
Before Merry Maids reached out to see if I was interested in partnering, I was looking into hiring a cleaning service in my area. A blog friend whom I respect suggested I check out Merry Maids. She said that all of her readers from around the country had suggested Merry Maids for their reliability, trained employees, and consistency in service. She was impressed that everyone she talked to was pleased with the service Merry Maids provided.
I called Merry Maids and scheduled my free estimate for cleaning services and learned a bit more about the company. Merry Maids is a national brand with local owners and operators and have been in the business of cleaning homes for over 40 years. Their greatest asset is their team members. Merry Maids conducts extensive background checks and screens all applicants, so you can have peace of mind opening your home to their team. They also offer a Worry-Free Guarantee. If you are not happy with the service, you can contact the location within 24 hours to have someone come back and take care of what needs fixing.
The Advantages of Outsourcing Your Cleaning
1. Outsourcing your cleaning may help you feel more balanced and happy!
I am a do-it-yourselfer, and I put a lot of pressure on myself to save money, provide for my family, and keep the house looking Instagram-worthy. The reality is that I have trouble keeping up with it all! Many of us don’t have trouble justifying spending money on beauty services, coffee runs, and the occasional food delivery service, but often feel pressured to manage the home ourselves. To put it simply: hiring a cleaning service is a form of self-care that many women neglect!
In a recent Psychology Today article it was noted that “women who described their living spaces as “cluttered” or full of “unfinished projects” were more likely to be depressed and fatigued than women who described their homes as “restful” and “restorative.” The researchers also found that women with cluttered homes expressed higher levels of the stress hormone cortisol.” A clean and orderly home is good for your mental health!
2. Outsourcing your cleaning gives you the gift of extra time!
Making an investment into Merry Maids not only provides you with a clean house, it also provides you with peace of mind and the gift of extra time! By having Merry Maids come clean my home, I saved so much time this week. Whether you choose to use that extra time to focus on business goals, hitting the gym, spending extra time with the kids, or tackling the next DIY project is up to you!
Some Expert Cleaning Tips from My Merry Maids
To say I was impressed with the attention to detail, professionalism, and work ethic of my two Merry Maids team members would be an understatement! They arrived on time and worked diligently without a break until the entire home was clean. I was able to observe their cleaning process and here are some expert tips worth noting!
1. Top Bathroom Cleaning Tip
When cleaning the bathroom, spray cleaner on the shower, tub, and toilet and then go and tackle the mirror and vanity while the tougher to clean areas soak. This will allow easier cleaning of the tough areas since you’ve given the cleaner a chance to do some of the dirty work for you!
2. Top Kitchen Cleaning Tip
Always work your way from top to bottom of a room when cleaning to avoid having to re-clean a surface! Amber recommends starting with the light fixtures and wiping down top cabinets before you tackle the countertops and stove top. The floors in every room should always be cleaned last!
The Cleaning Before and Afters
Everyone likes a good before and after! Here are just a few of mine.
The boys’ bedroom was probably the worst in the house, and I was so impressed to see these beds made properly!
The microwave wasn’t neglected in the kitchen cleaning! 
And just look at the improvement in my stainless steel!
Everyone in my family cooks, but I am the only one in my family that seems to know how to wipe down the counters and stove top. I didn’t have time to do it this morning and was thrilled to see it done well!
The boys are responsible for cleaning their own bathroom each week but often neglect areas like around the fixtures and drain. Just look at the difference between this before and after!
When my cleaners were finished cleaning they left me a personalized note and some adorable swag! It was such a cute touch that made the experience all the more enjoyable. 
I encourage you to click here to get your free Merry Maids personalized estimate for cleaning services! It’s the best gift you may receive all year!
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